

Bothin Marsh and Sausalito-Mill Valley Path
A wide, level asphalt section of the Bay Trail known as the Mill Valley-Sausalito Path, popular with cyclists, runners, and rollerbladers, follows the old Northwestern Pacific Railroad route from Sausalito to Mill Valley. Along the way it crosses Bothin Marsh Open Space Preserve, 112 acres of open space and restored salt marsh with dirt trails that may be...
A wide, level asphalt section of the Bay Trail known as the Mill Valley-Sausalito Path, popular with cyclists, runners, and rollerbladers, follows the old Northwestern Pacific Railroad route from Sausalito to Mill Valley. Along the way it crosses Bothin Marsh Open Space Preserve, 112 acres of open space and restored salt marsh with dirt trails that may be accessible during the dry season. The marsh attracts more than 400 species of migratory birds in winter, as well as providing habitat for native birds and other wildlife. You can continue north on the trail to Bayfront Park in Mill Valley.
Trail/Pathway Details
Sausalito-Mill Valley Path
Trailhead: Off Pohono St. in the Shoreline Office Center parking lot
Length: 2-4 total miles
Typical Width: 4 ft. & above
Typical Grade: Mostly level or gentle
Terrain: Hard
Description
From the Pohono Street trailhead, the trail travels under the Richardson Bay Bridge, then follows the edge of the marsh, crossing four small wooden bridges that rise over creeks and channels. When bicycle traffic is light, these are great places to watch for marine life as the tide surges in or out, but they may be flooded during...view full description
Accessibility Details
The facilities listed below meet all of our access criteria unless otherwise noted.
Accessible Parking: Yes
Accessible Restroom: Yes
Accessible Picnic Tables: Limited Accessibility
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Additional Information
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Website: | www.marincountyparks.org www.cityofmillvalley.org |
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Managing Agency: | Bothin Marsh: Marin County Parks and Open Space; Bayfront Park: Mill Valley Parks and Recreation Department |
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Address: | Bayfront Park: 498 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley |
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Phone: | Marin County Parks and Open Space (Bothin Marsh): (415) 473-6387; Mill Valley Parks and Recreation (Bayfront Park): (415) 383-1370 |
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Hours: | Bothin Marsh: Open 24 hours. Bayfront Park: From a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour after sunset. |
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Fees: | None |
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Dogs: | Off leash Dogs are allowed off leash in the fenced in dog play area at Bayfront Park; elsewhere in Bayfront Park and along the trail through Bothin Marsh they must be on leash. |
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Public Transportation: | Golden Gate Transit |
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Reviewed by Eileen Ecklund, March 15, 2013
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